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Saturday 7 November 2020
New kids’ series ‘Pikwik Pack’ puts spotlight on deliveries

By MARK KENNEDY package on his own but
NEW YORK (AP) — The stu- gets stuck and wastes time.
dio behind the kids’ mega- “It’s OK to do things all by
hit TV show “Paw Patrol” yourself. But it’s also OK to
has a new animated series ask your friends for help,”
that arrives timed perfectly Suki tells him gently. In an-
for a global pandemic: It other, Tibor overcomes his
celebrates delivery people. fear of water thanks to his
“Pikwik Pack,” which airs supportive friends.
on Disney Junior and Dis- Falcone and Marcus said
neyNOW, stars four animal one big artistic influence
friends working together to on the making of the show
deliver packages in their was Richard Scarry, who
community. In the real used small critters to ex-
world, postal workers and amine the human-made
delivery drivers are being world of tools, vehicles,
cheered as essential work- jobs and communities.
ers. “They show diversity in
“We’re launching the show having different species
at a time that we feel the living together. It’s a really
world actually would really This image released by Guru Studio shows, clockwise from left, Tibor the hippo, Hazel the cat, Axel great metaphor for kids to
appreciate this,” said Frank the raccoon and Suki the hedgehog from the series "Pikwik Pack," premiering two back-to-back see different animals living
Falcone, president and ex- episodes, Saturday, November 7, at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW. in a community together,”
Associated Press
ecutive creative director said Falcone.
of Guru Studio, which pro- mode of transportation — delivered with care.” Rachel Marcus, vice presi- “You can have a plan,
duced the series. train, helicopter, truck and “Everything that the char- dent of creative develop- but the best-laid plans, as
“Even when we were de- boat. acters deliver in the show ment at Guru Studio, said we all know, they never
veloping it, four years ago, Every 12-minute episode are always meant to bring the show and its four crit- work out. So you always
we couldn’t possibly have is a quest to hand-deliver people together. They’re ters stay true to the studio’s have to have the critical
imagined that we’d be in a package: A space-ob- not items that you use for character-driven focus. thinking skills ready, and
our homes really counting sessed child gets a tele- yourself. They’re items that “Each has a flaw and each you have to be agile and
on a doorbell ringing and scope, a blueberry farmer can help you bring to- has a strength,” she said. adapt to changing situa-
something arriving,” said tired of his fruit gets an gether the people in your “Everyone can utilize their tions,” Falcone said. “That
Falcone. apple tree and a milkshake community,” said Falcone. strengths and help each creates more interesting
The preschool series fea- shop gets a much-needed “We’re not encouraging other with their flaws and stories and it helps kids un-
tures Suki the hedgehog, blender. Each time the de- selfishness. We’re encour- moments where they need derstand that sometimes
Axel the raccoon, Tibor the liverers sing: “Together we aging sharing. Deliveries to grow and learn.” things don’t go exactly as
hippo and Hazel the cat. travel, by land, sea and air, are a good way to bring a In one episode, Axel takes planned.”
They each have a favorite to bring you this package, community together.” on the task of delivering a Another interesting thing
about the series is that the
Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise pack is led by Suki, who is a
little more quiet than most
By JAKE COYLE said the role will be recast. cartoon leaders. That was
AP Film Writer "We thank Johnny for his purposeful.
NEW YORK (AP) — Johnny work on the films to date," “I think you can be a lead-
Depp has exited the "Fan- the studio said in a state- er, whether you’re a boy or
tastic Beasts" franchise fol- ment. The third "Fantastic a girl, and be quiet and be
lowing his failed libel case Beasts" film is currently in a leader that people go
against The Sun tabloid production. to for answers rather than
newspaper for a 2018 ar- Depp also said he would someone who tells you
ticle that labeled him a appeal the decision ear- what to do,” Falcone said.
"wife beater." lier this week by a British The show’s creators hope
Depp said Friday in a let- judge. After hearing testi- children will guess what
ter posted on Instagram mony from Depp and ex- the package is, enjoy the
that he would depart the wife Amber Heard in the unboxing reveal at the mis-
role of the dark wizard high-profile case, Justice sion’s end and tap into the
Gellert Grindelwald after Andrew Nicol said that joy that children get while
the studio requested his the allegations against In this Tuesday, July 14, 2020 file photo, American actor giving.q
Johnny Depp gestures to the media as he arrives at the High
resignation. Depp said his Depp were "substantial- Court in London.
announcement came "in ly true." Depp had sued Associated Press Solution Sudoku
light of recent events." News Group Newspapers,
"I wish to let you know publisher of The Sun, and "My resolve remains strong lion between 2016's "Fan-
that I have been asked its executive editor, Dan and I intend to prove that tastic Beasts and Where
to resign by Warner Bros. Wootton, over an article the allegations against me to Find Them" and 2018's
from my role as Grindel- accusing him of assaulting are false. My life and ca- "Fantastic Beasts: The
wald in 'Fantastic Beasts' Heard. "The surreal judge- reer will not be defined by Crimes of Grindelwald."
and I have respected and ment of the court in the this moment in time." Warner Bros. on Friday
agreed to that request," U.K. will not change my "Fantastic Beasts," a pre- postponed the release of
said Depp. fight to tell the truth and I quel franchise spun off the third "Fantastic Beasts"
Warner Bros. confirmed confirm that I plan to ap- from the "Harry Potter" films, film from November next
Depp's departure and peal," Depp said Friday. has grossed nearly $1.5 bil- year to summer 2022.q
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